Hi Ursula,
Thanks for your question. Yes, Costa Lumniosa is scheduled to be at Berth 92. That is the berth parallel to the Main Channel. There are no coffee shops or other amenities at the World Cruise Terminal. Catalina Bistro is just across from the World Cruise Terminal under the Vincent Thomas Bridge and it offers both regular and express service, including coffee and pastries. It's a wonderful place to sit and watch the harbor. The address is Catalina Air and Sea Terminal, Berth 95. (You would walk around the World Cruise Terminal toward the bridge, turn right along the Cruise Ship Promenade, and walk straight to the Air and Sea Terminal).

And for coffee and outstanding pastries, we recommend Sirens Java and Tea at 356 W. 7th Street, Downtown. To get there from the World Cruise Terminal if you are walking, exit the parking lot area and turn left (southbound) along the Waterfront Promenade and follow the walkway until you reach 6th Street. Cross Harbor Blvd. at 6th Street and proceed straight to Centre Street (second street). Turn left at Centre, turn right at 7th Street and Siren's is half a block on the right.

If you have any questions that we can help with while you are in town, stop by the Visitor Center at 225 W. 6th Street or call us at 310-729-9828.

Yes, there's great whale watching through the middle of April. You'll want to go on a whale watching cruise with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.They have trained naturalists on board. You can get more information at www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org

Yes, Downtown San Pedro is safe. We are served by the Los Angeles Police Department and by the Port of Los Angeles Polic Department. In addition, the Downtown Business Improvement District provides security officers who patrol downtown and assist visitors. (Of course, you should take prudent safety procedures whenever you travel or are at home.)

Yes, we are mainly a volunteer organization and there are many opportunities for volunteers from working in the visitor center or in downtown or the waterfront or at special events to administrative and marketing activities. Drop by the visitor center, 225 W. 6th Street, Downtown, and we'll be glad to find how your interests and skills might fit with our organization.

Sorry, no. But the Best Western Plus San Pedro Hotel & Suites is a boutique property that serves a nice breakfast. And the rates are very reasonable. Take a look at accommodations available in the area at http://spcvb.com/content/where-stay

Marineland no longer exists. But Terranea is on the former site of the aquatic park. And the Pt. Vicente Interpretive Center nearby has a display about its history. It is located on Palos Verdes Drive South.

I called a hotel in San Pedro about arriving there and the person I spoke with said to drive south on THE one-ten. My understanding is that this is a freeway? But why is it THE one-ten? What does that mean?

That's a great question because many people are probably curious about it.

In Southern California, many of us tend to say "the" when we refer to a freeway route number. It's just a kind of local tradition and has nothing to do with the official route number. The origin of this local quirk is, apparently, that the earliest freeways in Southern California were known by their names (the 110 is named the "Harbor Freeway") and because they started out being known by names, rather than their numbers, it was natural for people to add "the" when referring to them. We don't know if that's an accurate reason for this local way of referring to them, but it's as good an explanation as any.

Thanks for your question. It's approximately six miles between Gaffey Street and the front of Terranea Resort. (The road along the coast does curve around, but it's a beautiful ride!) Please note that a section of Paseo del Mar is closed (and traffic can't pass) near White Point because of a landslide. So 25th Street is the most convenient route to reach Cabrillo Beach and the Downtown area.

Yes! We have a Waterfront map, a Los Angeles area tourism map, Downtown San Pedro map, and San Pedro area street map. Just let us know which you would like to have and send your mailing address to info@spcvb.com.

You are no doubt thinking of Wayfarers Chapel. It is located at 5755 Palos Verdes Drive South. The chapel and grounds are open daily from8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Visitors Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The chapel's website is at www.WayfarersChapel.org

Thanks for your question. No, unfortunately, the subway does not come to San Pedro. But we have the Metro Silver Line express service that provides fast connections to points along the Harbor Freeway, to Downtown, and to El Monte. Also, the Blue Line train runs from Long Beach to Downtown Los Angeles. There is an easy connection to the Blue Line from San Pedro on the Commuter Express line 142. You can find transit information for our area at http://spcvb.com/content/getting-here-and-getting-around

Yes, swimming is safe around Cabrillo Beach--and no one can recall the last local shark sighting. Understand, though, that Cabrillo Beach has two parts. The protected beach inside the breakwater is very calm. "Hurricane Gulch" outside the breakwater can be pretty challenging when the waves and wind kick up.

We welcome photo submissions from the community and publish the best. The photos, of course, need to be related to San Pedro, the Harbor and Palos Verdes Peninsula communities, and Catalina Island. Submit them to info@spcvb.com